Palestine to hold first legislative election in nearly two decades

 Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has called legislative elections for November 28. This announcement revives a democratic process frozen for nearly two decades. The vote will be the first parliamentary election since 2006, following a significant political split. International pressure for governance reforms and accountability has also influenced this decision. Presidential elections are separately planned for early 2027. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has called legislative elections for November 28. This announcement revives a democratic process frozen for nearly two decades. The vote will be the first parliamentary election since 2006, following a significant political split. International pressure for governance reforms and accountability has also influenced this decision. Presidential elections are separately planned for early 2027.